Silly Fellas

The boys always keep us laughing. Here are a few fun photos...

Reid likes to think he can sit

in some of Grant's toys. Exhibit A.

Great place to lounge and enjoy a snack!

Pint-sized pile-up.

G likes the Johnny Jumper.

He's not really jumping a lot yet,

but he does enjoy just standing up.

Exhibit B ... and yes, once again,

lounging and enjoying another snack.

What a nut!

Cake Pops

Move over, cupcakes. Mama has a new favorite treat to make ... cake pops! Perhaps you've seen them in Starbucks. They look like a lollipop but are actually made of cake. After a friend posted a tutorial on her oh-so-clever blog, Jami decided to try her hand at making apple-shaped cake pops for Teacher Appreciation Week gifts. Not only were these fun to whip up, but the teachers loved them! Hmmmm ... wonder what other occasions in our near future might need cake pops?!

The cake pops early on (mixture of

chocolate cake + chocolate frosting all

rolled up with pretzel sticks for the apple stems).

At this point, these went in the freezer to chill.

Tah-dah! The finished apples.

After 45 minutes in the freezer,

they were then dipped in red candy melt

and green fondant leaves were attached.

We packaged up this bunch of apples

and sent them in for the 1st grade teachers.

Thanks to The Busy Bird blog

for this creative idea!

Lights, Camera, Action

There's nothing like a great performance at the theater ... especially when some talented 7-year-olds are involved! Luke's class has been rehearsing over the past few months for a special 1st grade musical with a story that follows a fable about a coyote. Luke landed a role as a narrator and did a spectacular job! He was calm and confident on the stage and read his part very well. We are so proud of you, Luke!

Easter

Easter brought many early morning smiles, Mass at St. Peter, and brunch with friends.

Early Morning Easter Treats

Ready, set, SEARCH!

The little ones are on the hunt for eggs

before our brunch with friends.

Speed and agility work in Luke's favor!

The neighborhood bunch

with their baskets!

Family Ties

3 boys. Wearing ties. Oh-so-handsome. Happy Easter!

I smile. You smile. We all smile for NECKTIES!

Grant looks mildly concerned

that his big brothers are

up to something...

Silly boys!

Okay. That's it. I'm done.

Funny Lullaby

Babies with chubby cheeks are cute. So are big brothers who like to make up songs. Have a listen...

Ol' Blue Eyes

One. Two. THREE MONTHS!

3 months. Wow. Our little Grant is growing and changing so much. Between months 2 and 3, he's been showing us more and more of his adorable little personality. Here are a few of our favorite highlights:

• He's started sleeping through the night rather consistently. Some mornings, he's even the last to wake up. And goodbye days of swaddling. He likes sleeping with his arms up over his head, snoring away.
• He may not have liked the pacifier, but he certainly likes his thumb. (Maybe this is why he's sleeping so well at night ... the thumb is easier to use in the middle of the night than a misplaced pacifier!)
• Happy, happy and ... HAPPY! He wakes up so happy. He is full of smiles and is overall just such a content little guy.
• Grant loves to "stand" up (while holding someone's hands). He gets the biggest grin and loves checking out the upright scene!

Wearing a tie is serious business.

Hopping & Hunting

Here comes Peter Cottontail. Hoppin' down the bunny trail. Hippity hoppity. Easter's on its way! We joined our MOMS Club friends this morning for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Reid had a blast, and we soaked up the sunshine on this gorgeous spring day.

Send out the search party...

looking for eggs!

Reid at the park with Pikes Peak

in the background.

All smiles for his fun finds!

Mama & the boys at the hunt

Boys & Baskets

Duck, duck, snooze.

The Guys

Having Michael and Eric here visiting was such a treat for our little guys. They played Legos, jumped on the trampoline, tossed around the football, and shared some great laughs. The boys had such a fun time with cousin Michael and Uncle Eric that they wanted to know the next time they'd get to see these fun-loving family members again. Let's hope sooner than later, boys!

Lunching with Uncle Eric.

Reid wanted to make a funny face.

Grant just likes smiling at Uncle E.

Luke plays catch with Michael and Eric

at his flag football game.

The Fans

Luke & Eric

You can't come to Colorado Springs

and not tour Garden of the Gods.

Luke and Reid enjoyed climbing

on the red rock formations.

Hanging around with Michael.

Exploring this "hallway" in the rocks.

A Blessed Day

Our hearts were filled with joy today as we celebrated the blessed event of Grant David's baptism. We had a special private baptism at St. Peter Catholic Church with Deacon Mike surrounded by several family members and friends. Grant was in such a happy, peaceful mood throughout the entire baptism, and he didn't mind one bit when the water was poured on his head. He wore a baptism garment with a rich history worn by Scott as a baby and also Luke. (Reid was a few months older when we baptized him so it didn't fit.) Grant is such an incredible blessing to our family, and we were so happy to welcome him into our Church family today.

These boys are the light of our lives!

Our family of 5 before the baptism

We were so grateful to have

Grant's godfather Michael (Scott's cousin)

and Uncle Eric fly in for the baptism.

Proud Papa & the boys

Papa, Jami & Sweet Baby Grant

Gathered around the baptismal font

During the baptism, Grant was looking up

lovingly at Scott and smiling ... so sweet.

Getting ready to pour the Holy Water

on Grant's head

Baptizing with the Holy Water

Michael lights the candle.

Deacon Mike with Grant in front of the altar

Proud Parents

On the left, our neighbor and good friend Melissa

(who stood in for the Godmother Kellie who couldn't attend.)

On the right, Grant's Godfather Michael.

The boys adore Uncle Eric!

After the baptism, we returned home for a

cupcake & coffee reception.

Grant & Michael

Unexpected Turns for the BEST!

Today started out to be a rather routine day. We walked Luke to school and met some friends at the park for playgroup. Little did we know the afternoon would take quite the unexpected twist in the most WONDERFUL way!

This morning around 11:30 there was a voice mail from our dear friend Kellie saying she had a 4-hour layover in the Denver Airport. We had no idea she'd be stopping through our state today, but we worked some magic, arranged for Papa to pick up Luke from school, and zipped up to the airport for a very special (and spontaneous!) chance to see Kellie. By 3:30, we were sitting at TCBY in the airport catching up. What makes this visit even more special is that she is Grant's godmother ... and they had the chance to meet for the first time!

This is one of those chance encounters that could not have been planned because some detail along the way would have probably made it not work out. We are so thankful and feeling so blessed to have shared those 2 hours with Kell on a random Tuesday afternoon. It is truly amazing the gifts we are given sometimes when we least expect them. Today was one of those days where "living in the moment" made for the best of memories.

Hooray for our impromptu visit with Kellie!

Grant with his Godmother Kellie

Toothless

Two out of three Leahy boys agree ...

front teeth are not required.

Our front toothless duo! Luke lost Front Tooth #2 today.

We love his toothless grin!